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Bachelor of Public Management (Revised ‐ Phased in 2015)
Modes of Study  Full-time/ Part-time/ Distance
Duration 3 Years
Level Undergraduate
Course Code 07BPMA

Description

The Bachelor of Public Management is purposefully designed to train generalists  for employment predominately in the public  sector  and  civil  society  organisations;  while  also  catering  for  the  needs  of  the  private  sector.  The  programme  provides  a systematic and coherent introduction to the main theories, broad principles, concepts, data, and problem‐solving techniques in the main cognate area of learning.

The  programme’s main emphasis  is  on governance and  leadership  in  the  varied,  complex, and  challenging  settings  of  public  action  –  such  as  multi‐level  policy,  governance  and  management  processes,  hybrid  social  enterprises,  and  public‐private  partnerships.  On  successful  completion  of  the  progamme,  graduates  will  acquire  the  relevant  knowledge  and  skills  in  leadership,  ethics,  management of public and non‐profit organisations, and public policy formulation.  Overall, the Bachelor of Public Management aims to enable students to: 

•Gain conceptual understanding of the key theories and concepts, as well as values and principles, of public management; 

• Apply advanced tools and problem‐solving techniques of public management that will assist public managers in Namibia  to effectively address the key development policies; 

• Function  effectively  at  an  operational  level  not  only  in  local  and  regional  government  in  Namibia,  but  also  in  the  international arena and in private and civil society organisations. 

 

Admission Requirements 

Candidates will  be  considered  for admission  to  this  programme,  if  they meet  the General  Admission  Requirements  of NUST,  (GI2.1 in Part 1 of NUST Yearbook).

Mature  Age  candidates  will  be  considered  provided  they  meet  the  requirements  and  pass  the  mature  age  entrance  examinations  of  NUST  (GI2.2  in  Part  1  of  NUST  Yearbook).  Mature  Age  candidates  need  to  achieve  40%  for  English  and  Mathematics in  the mature age entry examinations and have been employed  for a minimum of  three years in  the  relevant  sectors. 

 

Career Opportunities 

Senior positions in finance, economics, human resources management in government public enterprises, and NGOs.

About Namibia University of Science and Technology

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Vision

To be a premier university of science and technology preparing leaders for the knowledge economy.

Mission

To be a responsive university creatively meeting the needs of students, society and the economy through multiple pathways for excellent education, applied research, innovation and service in collaboration with stakeholders.

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